In the wake of the cancellation, TLC tested the waters for fan reaction to the Duggars by debuting Jill & Jessa: Counting On. The short series showed the sisters coping with the scandal’s aftermath. Nancy Daniels, TLC’s general manager, said the series did “very well” with more than three million viewers.

When 19 Kids and Counting returns, it will likely center on Jana Duggar, who has been caring for her siblings and — unlike her younger sisters Jessa and Jill — is not yet married. She is expected to discuss what it is like being single, and compare herself to her younger, married sisters. The show will focus on her obligations to her family, as well as her dating experiences.

Daniels talked about the show in January at the Television Critics Association press tour.

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“Every decision we’ve made has been done very thoughtfully and very carefully about what is in the best interests of the people involved and the network,” she said. “Our first priority is making sure that there’s a health and well-being of our families first and foremost. We feature stories of different families with real people and real things happen.”